Group Management Accountant/Finance Manager

SF Recruitment; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing business near Coventry is seeking a hands-on Finance Manager to cover a 12-month maternity leave. This fully office-based role involves leading a small team while managing the full finance function across 10 entities. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in finance leadership, strong team management skills, and be comfortable in a busy, multi-entity environment. The salary offered ranges from £60,000 to £70,000. Immediate start is preferable.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Finance Manager or Senior Accountant in a group role.
• Strong leadership skills and confidence managing a small team.
• Comfortable working in a busy, hands-on, multi-entity environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of five, including a Management Accountant.
• Oversee end-to-end finance for 10 entities, including all intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
• Produce monthly management accounts, bridges and consolidated accounts.
• Deliver accurate cashflow management and forecasting.
• Manage invoice discounting facilities.

Skills

Leadership skills

Financial reporting

Cashflow management

Team management

Process improvements

Job description

Finance Manager – 12 Month Maternity Cover

Location: Near Coventry (fully office-based, 5 days per week)

Start: Immediate

Salary: £60,000 – £70,000

Are you a hands‑on Finance Manager who can hit the ground running? I'm supporting a growing business near Coventry who are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to cover a 12‑month maternity leave.

This is a fully office‑based role leading a small, established team and managing the full finance function across a group of 10 companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of five, including a Management Accountant
• Oversee end‑to‑end finance for 10 entities, including all intercompany transactions and reconciliations
• Produce monthly management accounts, bridges and consolidated accounts
• Complete VAT returns and maintain strong compliance across the group
• Deliver accurate cashflow management and forecasting
• Analyse departmental costs and provide insightful reporting
• Manage debtors and creditors, ensuring healthy working capital
• Maintain robust balance sheet reconciliations
• Produce KPI reporting for senior management
• Drive process improvements across finance
• Oversee payroll for approximately 170 employees
• Manage invoice discounting facilities
• Act as main point of contact for external auditors
• Work closely with the Group Finance Director on ad‑hoc projects and group initiatives

About You

• Proven experience as a Finance Manager or Senior Accountant in a group role
• Strong leadership skills and confidence managing a small team
• Comfortable working in a busy, hands‑on, multi‑entity environment
• Available immediately or on short notice